Join a team that delivers excellence. Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who make up our talented, vibrant and diverse workforce. Join our team and experience firsthand what it's like to be part of a health care organization that's nationally recognized, forward-thinking and offers plenty of opportunity to do great work. Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work. LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News Ensures appropriate recipient pre-transplant/IEC evaluations including testing are completed in accordance with Program SOP's and in the appropriate timeframe to meet timeline. As appropriate based upon assigned population, collaborate with primary team to identify potential related donors and/or unrelated donors via National Marrow Donor Program donor registry. Communicate status of available donors to primary care team on an ongoing basis; As appropriate based upon assigned population, collaborate with donor team or NMDP to ensure donor eligibility/suitability evaluations are completed in accordance with Program SOP's/NMDP policies and within appropriate timeline. As appropriate to assigned population, coordinate with insurer, pharmacy vendors and/or LVHN pharmacy to ensure mobilization medications are available within desired timeframe and collaborate with Program's Financial Coordinators and hospital finance to ensure all required approvals are obtained for cell therapy procedure and donor search as appropriate. Communicate with the patient/donor to ensure understanding of the SCT process including: appointments, testing and procedures, consents, and additional documents as needed. Collaborate with the primary team, donor team, inpatient and outpatient medical care teams, and other services (apheresis, radiology, radiation therapy, cell therapy laboratory, red cross, other external collaborators, etc) to coordinate and schedule mobilization, collection, admission, and infusion. Assess patient/donor/family physiologic, psychosocial, and financial needs. Based upon assessment, make recommendations to social work, financial planning, etc. Educate patients, families, and donors to assist understanding of the disease, processes and procedures related to mobilization, collection and infusion of cellular therapy products. Communicate pre-transplant/infusion status of SCT recipients/donors at the weekly SCT meetings Identify patients potentially eligible for clinical trials and notify research teams as appropriate. Participate collaboratively with SCT QI Program to evaluate the Program for efficiency, safety and effectiveness to increase patient outcomes Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Nursing 4 years as a nurse in the medical, surgical and or dialysis field RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire and American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire and OCN - Oncology Certified Nurse ONCC - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire and BMTCN-Bone Marrow Transplant Cert Nurse ONCC - State of Pennsylvania Within 3 Years Preferred Qualifications Master's Degree in Nursingg 3 years Oncology or transplant experience Physical Demands Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR. Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require. Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. 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